Game 81: Across the Pond

Today is the halfway mark of the 2019 season for the Yankees, which is wild. It’s getting late early around here. That aside, though, things are good. The Yanks have a 7 game lead (8 in the loss column) in the division at this point in the year and they’re coming off a 9-1 homestand. You can’t ask for much more than that, even with all of the injuries.

Anyway, the Yanks will look to keep the good times rolling in London today. I don’t know if anyone’s really mentioned this yet, but aren’t you guys glad that these two games are technically home games for Boston and not the Yanks? I know I sure am. Two fewer games in Fenway and we don’t lose Yankee Stadium games? Sign me up.

Here are today’s lineups:

Steven has the low-down on the stadium and other facts you need to know, and I covered the Sox earlier today. Make sure to check that all out if you haven’t already.

First pitch will come at 1:10 EST today, and you can catch the game on TV on FOX or on the radio at WFAN (660am). Enjoy the game, everyone.

News and Notes

• Luis Severino: the Yanks’ ace still hasn’t resumed throwing, per Aaron Boone via Bryan Hoch. His lat is “90% healed” but the Yankees want to take it slow, which is understandable. He was “shut down” and had another MRI. Boone says it might be another 5 days before he throws again, and while it is unfortunate, Brian Cashman says they still expect him back this season. Let’s hope so. Sevy is important.
• Dellin Betances: the Yanks’ erstwhile bullpen ace also hasn’t thrown, per Hoch. Boone expects him to when they return from London, though I’m not going to get too optimistic about either Betances or Severino at this point. Whatever happens, happens, and it’s getting to the point where you almost have to wonder if they come back at all.
• Didi Gregorius: the Yanks’ shortstop likes to play the piano, and apparently he’s good at it. The two injuries above are bumming me out, so I wanted to end on a good note. Didi is the best ,so.